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Directed by Pedro Almodóvar
Harry Caine, a blind writer, reaches this moment in time when he has to heal his wounds from 14 years back. He was then still known by his real name, Mateo Blanco, and directing his last movie - plot.
Pedro Almodovar loves the movies with lust and abandon and the skill of an experienced lover - Roger Ebert.
The movie's story is complex and yet easy to follow, it draws the viewer and doesn't let go. The performances by each and every actor coupled with the incredible screenplay make "Broken Embraces" another hit for Pedro Almodovar. The performance by Penelope Cruz is outstanding and yet her role is not the center of attention, instead, the entire cast plays an important role within the plot and each actor delivers a perfect execution of their character.
"Broken Embraces" follows the same theme about characters dealing with their past that we have seen in Almodovar's recent films. However, just because Almodovar's films have the same themes or the same use of techniques such as the use of flashbacks, melodrama, and over the top mise-en-scene, it doesn't mean the movies are not creative and original. In fact, It is the ability to create a trademark movie type and yet give the viewer something new and original with every new creation that make Almodovar the film genius that he is considered.
The movie's story is complex and yet easy to follow, it draws the viewer and doesn't let go. The performances by each and every actor coupled with the incredible screenplay make "Broken Embraces" another hit for Pedro Almodovar. The performance by Penelope Cruz is outstanding and yet her role is not the center of attention, instead, the entire cast plays an important role within the plot and each actor delivers a perfect execution of their character.
"Broken Embraces" follows the same theme about characters dealing with their past that we have seen in Almodovar's recent films. However, just because Almodovar's films have the same themes or the same use of techniques such as the use of flashbacks, melodrama, and over the top mise-en-scene, it doesn't mean the movies are not creative and original. In fact, It is the ability to create a trademark movie type and yet give the viewer something new and original with every new creation that make Almodovar the film genius that he is considered.
5/5